rodsky

I got the same - don’t really have any idea when its actually coming..

saryberg

Same story for me. My hybrid order still arrives at port for LA on 3/2/24, but the delivery to the LA Experience Center has been changed from mid March to late May. That will be more than one year since paying the deposit and getting the allocation slot. I was first told to expect delivery right about now, late Oct 2023.

silversurfer6

There might be something very positive with the delay of the US Hybrids: You can cancel the order and upgrade to the S E-Hybrid for 4-5k more and you get a really better car. And realistically the cars will arrive at the same time.

If I knew the s e-hybrid would come I would wait - the money difference is so small that honestly they should not have released the e-hybrid.

saryberg

Thanks for that thought. I had not given it serious consideration until your response. My SA made oblique reference to it when I called last week. He said they had people calling but no allocations yet. I thought it was a much bigger price difference, perhaps confusing it with the turbo GT. I drive the original 2015 Macan S now, and the performance is still better than the current base Macan.

silversurfer6

Have a look at this thread:

https://rennlist.com/forums/cayenne-...er-base-2.html

From a very brief look I had at both base and s e-hybrid models in the US configurator the only standard/options difference is that the s e-hybrid comes with the air suspension as standard. Considering the difference of the 2 vehicles is 7k only, the air suspension is really needed and costs 2.5k so the difference is now 4.5k and you get 50bhp more - it is a no brainer to go for the S E-Hybrid. Configure both cars as you want them and you will see the price difference is negligible especially if you add 20-30k of options.

Additionally you might get better brakes but not sure on this.

saryberg

Very helpful. Again, thank you. I’ll check things out with my SA this week.

Defratos

Watching all of these mess-ups one after the other is getting me to think should I just look for a BMW or Mercedes instead , I haven't even ordered mine as the dealer has told me it's still waiting FDA approval for KSA before they can even start accepting orders. Looking at this happening I highly doubt I'll see the car in 24, and probably even 25 with the mess-ups Porsche seems to be having, pretty shameful.

saryberg

Thanks to you, silversurfer6, I spent 30 minutes talking to my SA today. I’m going to let my base hybrid allocation go (they still haven’t received any more than the original 3 they got in May, so they have plenty of interested customers) and go to the waiting list for an S hybrid allocation. (God knows when that will be, but I have time flexibility, fortunately.) The difference is $5000, and that is worth it to me for the additional 50 hp, S designation, red calipers, and upgraded brakes. It’s a bit outrageous, really, that the base hybrid is a throttled down version of the same V6 that is the base non-hybrid and S hybrid engine.

Electric Lizard

From what I can determine, it is mechanically the exact same car except for 2” bigger rotors (That said, I can’t find data on the tranny). Of course the ECU is different. I just don’t want to add any more time to delivery.

saryberg

It’s a bird in the hand vs two in the bush situation. I have the luxury of not needing a replacement car by a certain date, although my original Macan S will be 10 years old Dec 2024 (and I dread those occasional “deep fix” service visits). In most driving situations, it probably won’t make much difference, base hybrid vs S hybrid.

silversurfer6

Glad it worked out for you. I think it is a better purchase, all aspects considered.

DRSenabled

It is shameful indeed. After a decade of Porsche ownership, I’ve looked to greener pastures and have had a significantly better experience with a non-VW group German competitor.

FredRS92

Ordered my 2024 E-hybrid in May 2023, delivery initially scheduled on August 2023...
Two weeks ago delivery was eventually scheduled on Nov 6th... until November 2nd when my dealer received a new "STOP DELIVERY" with not other info or reason!
My car is now blocked on his parking lot waiting an update

But my question is: do you guys in the same situation have already talked or received any compensation?

I already discussed with my dealer about that (Porsche Center Brussels - Belgium) but they are waiting a feedback from the factory!

Electric Lizard

In July, the US hybrid deliveries were all moved back to late February/early March. A short time ago (see posts above) they were all moved back to late May. My sales guy’s opinion is that this second delay was to put in a port hold for the assumed EPA clearance. Several of us have received free year two maintenance (year one is standard) to compensate for the last delay.

rodsky

That's my situation too - only clarification I would add is that it appears that its 2 additional years after the first free year. My car is in TYD is showing end of May 2024. The following is what I received. Your satisfaction remains our top priority, and we are committed to delivering an exceptional driving experience when your vehicle is ready. The initial year of maintenance for your vehicle is included in your MSRP at no extra cost. To show our gratitude for your continued loyalty and patience, we would like to offer you a complimentary additional 2-year Porsche Scheduled Maintenance Plan (PSMP+2) upon delivery of your vehicle. This service plan covers routine maintenance and service costs, ensuring your Cayenne remains in peak condition.